The Best Waterproof Mascaras for a Smudge-Free Summer

Achieve perfect lashes, through sweat or swim.

When all else fails, mascara! We're calling it our "summer beauty mantra," and there's a chance it's probably yours, too. After all, when the weather gets hot, the makeup gets cakey. And when sweltering temperatures are bound to diminish us to a hot, sweaty mess, why even bother with layers of foundation, blush, bronzer, and highlighter? Can't you practically feel it sweating right into your pores?

Eye makeup, generally speaking, performs better in warmer weather; it's made to last longer than your typical complexion enhancers. But mascara can be a tricky one, especially when oily lids and sweaty brows are involved. And there's literally nothing worse than running late for an important event and showing up with black rings around your eyes from a slippery liner or lash product.

That's why it's important to swap your go-to tube (we know, it's worse than a break-up!) for a waterproof formula. And of course, waterproof can be drying, clumpy, and otherwise annoying. But these 8 genius products will actually give you good reason to grab your dual-phase eye makeup remover and fully commit this summer. Promise. Click here for the full list!